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Timberwolves open 2026-27 season against the Heat in Miami
The Minnesota Timberwolves open their 2026-27 season against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night in Miami.
The game starts at 6:30 p.m.
Central time at Kaseya Center and will be shown on ESPN.
Minnesota made major roster changes in the offseason, including a trade that brought in LaMelo Ball to play alongside Anthony Edwards and sent Naz Reid to Charlotte.
The Timberwolves also parted ways with Julius Randle, while Jaden McDaniels signed a one-year contract extension that keeps him with the team through the 2029-30 season.
Miami's roster includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, acquired in an offseason trade, as well as Bam Adebayo, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins.
Minnesota's next home game is Sunday against the Toronto Raptors.
The Minnesota Timberwolves open their 2026-27 regular season against the Miami Heat in Miami on Wednesday night.
The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT at Kaseya Center and will air on ESPN.
The Heat feature Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Klay Thompson and former Timberwolves top pick Andrew Wiggins.
Minnesota made offseason roster changes, including acquiring LaMelo Ball in a trade that sent Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets.
The Timberwolves’ home opener is scheduled for Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors.
- Who
- The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat.
- What
- The teams meet in the Timberwolves’ 2026-27 season opener.
- When
- Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. CT.
- Where
- Kaseya Center in Miami.
- Why
- The game is Minnesota’s regular-season opener.
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Minnesota acquired LaMelo Ball in a trade that sent Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets and parted ways with Julius Randle.
The Timberwolves open their regular season against the Heat in Miami.
Minnesota is scheduled to host the Toronto Raptors for its home opener.
- Tip-off
- 6:30 p.m. CT
- Venue
- Kaseya Center, Miami
- Broadcast
- ESPN
- Trade
- LaMelo Ball joined Minnesota; Naz Reid went to the Charlotte Hornets
- Home opener
- Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors